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<p>With the end of the year, smog season is back in Punjab in full force. For the past week, the air quality in Lahore, the provincial capital, has consistently been <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2043255">ranked</a> the worst in the world. A recent report also stated that Lahore’s average PM2.5 concentration — the amount of fine particulate matter — was
<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/dNiTpA/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/11/12/2f36ed32-3bb4-4d2e-9b64-15f15c9b06d9.jpg">Demnach werden zusätzliche kostenlose Zertifikate bis 2030 ermöglicht. Damit gehen die Verhandler über den Vorschlag der EU-Kommission hinaus
Unternehmen in der EU sollen zeitlich begrenzt mehr kostenlose Emissionszertifikate bekommen. Das soll die Industrie finanziell entlasten und Abwanderung vermeiden.
The small decrease seems to stem partially from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global chokepoint for oil transportation. Scientists say that the decline will not last without the accelerated deployment of renewable energies
Low-carbon cement is capable of delivering 70% lower carbon emissions
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Bucking recent trends, fossil fuel emissions look to be down 0.4 percent.
<p>The war in Iran has put 2026 on track for a dip in annual fossil-fuel carbon emissions</p>
The NNPC has identified natural gas as its destination fuel, prioritising gas development and flare recovery to decarbonise its operations and cut emission Read More: https://punchng.com/cop31-nnpc-prioritises-gas-flare-recovery-to-cut-emissions/
Nel 2026 diminuiranno dello 0,4% dopo una crescita media dello 0,8% tra 2019 e 2025
The court says Delhi and the NCR bear the ‘cumulative burden of vehicular traffic’ and seeks to know what has been done to regulate in the capital the entry and plying of vehicles from neighbouring States
Emissions labels displayed on airline search engines have only a small effect on flight choices – and lead many consumers to misunderstand the impact of flying on the environment, according to new research.
<p>Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall slightly in 2026 due to the expansion of renewable energy and the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007229">oil price shock sparked </a>by the Iran war, researchers said Tuesday.</p> <p>Emissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal — the main drivers of climate change —rose by 0.9 per cent per year on
Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall in 2026 as renewable energy and electric vehicles gain ground, but rising emissions from deforestation threaten to push total CO2 emissions to a new record. Scientists warn that the world's remaining carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5°C could be exhausted in less than four years, even as a lasting dec
The expected annual drop would be the first since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the global economy, trade and transport.
Die UN-Klimakonferenz sucht nach Wegen aus den fossilen Energieträgern. Aktuelle Zahlen zeigen: Die fossilen CO2-Emissionen gehen leicht zurück. Doch Experten warnen, dies könne nur ein vorübergehender Effekt sein. Von Simon Plentinger.
<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/Nw2MpA/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/03/18/39330245-7fd2-440c-96e1-408ebc522f16.jpg">Die Ölkrise, aber auch der Aufstieg der Erneuerbaren bilden sich im prognostizierten CO₂-Ausstoß dieses Jahres ab. Trotzdem wird ein neues Höchstniveau erwartet
Global carbon emissions are expected to fall slightly in 2026, but not because of major progress on climate action. Instead, it's high energy prices following the US attack on Iran that's driving the trend.
Die weltweiten CO₂-Emissionen aus fossilen Brennstoffen werden dieses Jahr voraussichtlich sinken. Laut einem Bericht nimmt der globale Kohlendioxidausstoß dennoch zu.
2026 wird die Menschheit erstmals seit Ende der Pandemie weniger Kohlendioxid aus fossilen Brennstoffen ausstoßen. Ein anderer Sektor dürfte die globale CO₂-Bilanz des Jahres jedoch noch vermiesen.
It’s the first drop in planet-warming pollution since the pandemic in 2020. But researchers cautioned that the decline could be short-lived.
Increasing use of renewables and the Iran war contribute to a drop in emissions from burning oil, coal and gas, but there are questions as to how long the shift will last.
Carbon dioxide emissions are projected to fall 0.4 per cent this year, driven in part by higher oil prices resulting from disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Participants in EPA-funded study showed poor understanding of how flight emissions were calculated
Per Bruxelles 'non stanno compiendo progressi sufficienti'. Tra le capitali anche Berlino
As United Nations climate change talks commence in Türkiye, Australia's position as a climate leader will be tested.
The Bench highlighted the large number of vehicles plying on roads connecting Delhi with neighbouring areas, including Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad
Der CO₂-Ausstoß in China ist im dritten Quartal so stark gesunken wie seit 2022 nicht mehr. Gründe sind weniger Kohlestrom und ein rückläufiger Ölverbrauch.
Zur Erreichung der globalen Klimaziele braucht es sowohl die Realwirtschaft wie den Finanzsektor. Eine Replik
A new survey reveals 89% of Nigerian adults support methane emission cuts, a 17-point rise in two years amid growing concerns over flooding and water quali Read More: https://punchng.com/89-of-nigerians-support-methane-emission-cuts-survey/
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
The six convicted prisoners participated in Raja Satyavrata or Shani Prabhava, a three-hour play staged inside the prison; it was written, directed and enacted entirely by prisoners
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027.
<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/MhsVUg/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/21/0b174d02-243b-40ab-9192-ea85fc14d521.jpg">Die klimapolitischen Rückschritte in Europa gefährden nicht nur die Mobilitätswende und Jobs, sondern auch die Glaubwürdigkeit der EU auf der Weltklimakonferenz
A promising new study suggests that more than half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes could achieve remission in just six months through a combination of a low-calorie diet and structured exercise. Researchers found that 54% of participants under age 45 who followed an intensive diet and exercise program achieved remission, compared with just 4% receivin
The NUPRC has deployed a digital tracker to monitor and help Nigeria cut methane emissions in the oil and gas industry by 60 per cent by 2035. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-deploys-digital-tracker-to-cut-methane-emissions-by-2035/
<p>Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners</p><p>The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.</p><p
The UNFCCC’s 2026 NDC Synthesis Report found that even full implementation, including conditional pledges, would cut emissions only 9% below 2019 levels by 2035
The latest climate pledges put forth by nations will cut global greenhouse gas emissions just 6% by 2035, a UN report has said, weeks before COP31 talks in Turkey.
A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.
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Over 300 students and teachers in Ogun State have been hospitalised following recurring gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode, with methane detected in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-recurring-gas-emissions-hospitalised-over-300-in-ogun/
The Ogun State Government is investigating recurring gas emissions in the Ijebu axis after over 100 students were hospitalised on Wednesday after inhaling Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-probes-recurring-gas-emissions-urges-calm/
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Authorities should examine how much ship emissions contribute to air pollution around major...
The scientific report, identifies the United States as an outlier among the nations responsible for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions.
The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining.
Overall, gross emissions fell by 550,000 tonnes and were now lower than they were during the first Covid lockdown.
Coega Steels is launching a new rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay designed to boost production while cutting emissions. The initiative will create 300 direct and 300 indirect jobs, providing vital relief to the Eastern Cape, where the unemployment rate is 47.5%.
Emissions going in wrong direction as 2030 target for substantial reductions looms
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